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119-hr-5954119th CongressWALLET

Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act

Sponsored By: Representative Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Introduced

Summary

Reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. This bill would direct the U.S. Trade Representative, working with the Secretary of Agriculture, to identify a World Trade Organization‑compliant way to bring back mandatory beef origin labels. It would also require the U.S. Trade Representative to seek consultations with Canada and Mexico to resolve WTO disputes DS384 and DS386 and to report progress and legislative recommendations to key congressional committees every 180 days.

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  • Consumers and households: Would create a formal process to restore mandatory origin labels on beef, so shoppers could potentially see where beef was produced.
  • International trade partners: Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to pursue consultations with Canada and Mexico related to WTO disputes DS384 and DS386.
  • Congress and oversight: Requires reports to the House Agriculture and Ways and Means Committees and the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Finance Committees every 180 days with recommendations for legislation.

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Reinstate beef country-of-origin labels

If enacted, the U.S. Trade Representative, with the Agriculture Secretary, would find a way to bring back mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef that follow World Trade Organization rules. The USTR would seek talks with Canada and Mexico to resolve WTO disputes DS384 and DS386. The USTR would report to House Agriculture and Ways and Means, and to Senate Agriculture and Finance, within 180 days of enactment and every 180 days after. Reports must describe progress and recommend any legislation needed to implement beef origin labeling.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

SD • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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